kokonaisannosten

Kokonaisannosten termi is used in Finnish dietary science and health nutrition to refer to the aggregate quantity of a specific food item, nutrient or energy group that a person consumes during a defined period, typically a day. The word consists of koko (whole) + annos (portion), and the plural form, kokonaisannosten, describes a total volume or mass that is summed over all meals and snacks.

In clinical nutrition, kokonaisannosten measurement is part of a comprehensive diet assessment. Dietitians record individual intake using food diaries, 24‑hour recalls or weighed‑food records and then calculate the total consumption of macronutrients (protein, fat, carbohydrates), micronutrients (vitamin D, calcium), and food groups (whole grains, fruits, vegetables). These totals are compared with recommended intakes established by the Finnish Food Agency and international bodies such as WHO and EFSA. Over‐ or under‑consumption of specific kokonaisannosten signals dietary imbalance and informs targeted counselling.

Public health campaigns also use kokonaisannosten data to monitor population‑level dietary patterns. National surveys gathered by the Institute for Health and Welfare produce daily totals for core food groups, aiding policy makers in evaluating the effectiveness of nutrition interventions and in setting nutrition standards for schools and workplaces.

Kokonaisannosten play a key role in evidence‑based nutrition research, where researchers examine associations between total intake of a nutrient or food group and health outcomes such as cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes. By integrating individual and population data, the concept supports the design of personalised and public‑health nutrition strategies.